Description
Delicious bite-sized desserts featuring creamy cheesecake, tart apples, and rich caramel, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tart apples (e.g., Granny Smith), diced
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and a bit of sugar. Press into mini muffin cups.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix until creamy.
- Fold in diced apples.
- Spoon the filling into the crusts until three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until set but still jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before drizzling with warm caramel sauce.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
For a plant-based option, substitute cream cheese with a vegan alternative. Use honey or maple syrup in place of granulated sugar for a deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesecake, caramel, apple, dessert, autumn treats, family recipes